en Freezer compartment18Packing frozen foodIf you select suitable packaging ma-terial the correct type of packaging,you can determine the product qual-ity and prevent freezer burn.1. Place the food in the packaging.Suitable packaging:– Plastic film made of polyethyl-ene– Tubular film made of polyethyl-ene– Freezer bags made from poly-ethylene– Freezer containersUnsuitable packaging:– Wrapping paper– Greaseproof paper– Cellophane– Aluminium foil– Rubbish bags and used shop-ping bags2. Squeeze out the air.3. Pack food airtight to prevent itfrom losing flavour and drying out.Suitable seals:– Rubber bands– Plastic clips– Cold-resistant adhesive tape4. Label the packaging with the con-tents and the date of freezing.Shelf life of frozen food at−18 °CObserve the storage times when youfreeze food.Food Storage timeFish, sausages, readymeals and baked goodsUp to 6 monthsPoultry, meat Up to 8 monthsVegetables, fruit Up to 12 monthsFreezer calendarThe imprinted freezer calendar indic-ates the maximum storage durationin months at a constant temperatureof –18 °C.Defrosting methods for frozenfoodTo retain the best-possible productquality, the defrosting method mustbe adjusted to the food and applica-tion.CAUTIONRisk of harm to health!During the thawing process, bacteriamay develop and spoil the frozenfood.▶ Do not refreeze food after it hasbeen defrosted or started to de-frost.▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.▶ The frozen items should no longerbe stored for the maximum stor-age period.DefrostingmethodFoodRefrigerator com-partmentAnimal-based food suchas fish, meat, cheese,quarkRoom temperature BreadMicrowave Food for immediate con-sumption or immediatepreparationOven or cooker Food for immediate con-sumption or immediatepreparation